664 nursing homes in Illinois
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 664
- average CMS stars
- 2.6
- certified beds
- 84,864
- for profit
- 81%
How Illinois nursing homes rate
CMS rates 659 of Illinois's 664 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 2.6 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 102 |
| 4 of 5 | 103 |
| 3 of 5 | 97 |
| 2 of 5 | 129 |
| 1 of 5 | 228 |
| Not rated | 5 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Illinois
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Estates of Elgin | Elgin | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| Westminster Place | Evanston | 5 of 5 | 105 |
| VI at the Glen | Glenview | 5 of 5 | 47 |
| Highland Oaks | Elgin | 5 of 5 | 24 |
| Blessing Hospital Snu | Quincy | 5 of 5 | 20 |
| Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka | Eureka | 5 of 5 | 100 |
| Wesley Village | Macomb | 5 of 5 | 73 |
| Meridian Village Care Center | Glen Carbon | 5 of 5 | 70 |
| Apostolic Christian Skylines | Peoria | 5 of 5 | 62 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 5 of 5 | 56 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Illinois.
- Chicago 77 homes
- Rockford 12 homes
- Aurora 8 homes
- Elgin 8 homes
- Evanston 8 homes
- Peoria 8 homes
- Joliet 7 homes
- Naperville 7 homes
- Niles 7 homes
- Des Plaines 6 homes
- Springfield 6 homes
- Belleville 5 homes
- Decatur 5 homes
- Galesburg 5 homes
- Northbrook 5 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 539 | 81% |
| Non-profit | 107 | 16% |
| Government | 18 | 3% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Illinois's homes were cited for 8,350 deficiencies, an average of 12.6 each. 12 had none. 462 homes were fined $72,560,500 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
190 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 4 are special focus facilities and 20 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Illinois
How many nursing homes are in Illinois?
664 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Illinois?
We don't pick one. Avondale Estates of Elgin in Elgin tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Illinois?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $8,304 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.